The laxative property of persimmon raises a number of questions in modern society. This is due to its multifaceted effect on the human gastrointestinal tract: for some, it really causes loose stools, and for others, constipation. There are those who have persimmon has no effect on the digestive system. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the human body.
Persimmon - fruit or berry?
The homeland of persimmons is China. It was there that she was dubbed “the apple of the East”. From there, it came to Japan, after which it spread throughout the globe. Translated from Latin, the word "persimmon" is "food of the gods." In particular, this is what the ancient Greeks said about her.
Persimmon is not a fruit, it is a nutritious, fibrous and rather sweet berry. Due to its high calorie content, it is recommended for use by children and athletes. In Russia, its rich, bright orange fruits can be seen on store shelves during the fall.
Despite the fact that persimmon is a berry and not a fruit, it is completely unsuitable for making fresh juices. It is eaten whole (for example, like a mango), pounded in mashed potatoes. The high sugar content of the fruit does not allow diabetics and overweight people to consume it. The dried berry contains even more sugars.
Laxative effect and other properties of persimmon
The high content of water, pectin and dietary fiber in persimmons make them an excellent laxative in certain situations. However, persimmon does not have a laxative effect on every organism: in some cases, its use in food causes the opposite effect - constipation.
Doctors say that the proper laxative effect of persimmon will not create in case of a violation of the intestinal microflora in a person - with dysbiosis. That is why the fastening property of persimmon is a disruption in the functioning of certain systems and organs of a person, and not the presence of any fastening substances in the berry. You should know that with a tendency to constipation, the use of this berry must be suspended until the digestive system is fully restored.
Persimmon also has other beneficial effects on the human body. The polysaccharide pectin, which is present in the chemical composition of the fruit, is a plant substance that has not only a laxative, but also an adhesive property. In addition to improving the work of intestinal motility, pectin has a beneficial effect on the human body, normalizing metabolism.
One of its most valuable properties is cleansing the body of pesticides, radioactive elements, and toxic metal ions. Pectin was dubbed the body's orderly for its effective decrease in the concentration of cholesterol in the blood and the normalization of the gastrointestinal tract. The polysaccharide is also useful in that it has an enveloping effect on the gastric mucosa in case of ulcers. All this makes persimmons even healthier for the human digestive system.
